Bridget Nakamura
Jeffersonton
Summary
Professional with three years of experience in organizing and community outreach. Skilled in organizing events, engaging youth and adult groups, and promoting community engagement. Proven success in facilitating educational activities and managing outreach efforts to foster community involvement and awareness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Illinois State University
Normal
08.2025 - Current
- Assist in delivering undergraduate anthropology courses through lectures, discussion sections, and classroom activities.
• Collaborate with faculty on course planning, grading, and instructional support to maintain high academic standards.
• Provide mentorship and individualized academic guidance to students, fostering critical thinking and research skills.
Develop and organize instructional materials that support diverse learning styles, and an inclusive classroom environment.
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Chapter Development and Field Coordinator
AFLCIO-LCLAA
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Facilitated strategic planning, chapter growth, member recruitment, and program implementation for LCLAA chapters.
- Coordinated volunteer teams across multiple states to enhance canvassing efforts and community engagement.
- Provided training to volunteers, maximizing outreach effectiveness and community involvement.
- Managed chapter compliance and membership growth initiatives while ensuring accurate member data in Neon Database.
Administrative Assistant
AFLCIO-LCLAA
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted with scheduling, meeting coordination, and maintaining office calendars to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Handled financial responsibilities, including maintaining checkbooks and processing payments.
- Supervised and coordinated interns, ensuring smooth office workflows.
- Managed phone communications, addressing inquiries and directing calls as needed.
- Provided administrative support to ensure efficient office functionality.
Communication and Advocacy Internship
AFLCIO-LCLAA
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in organizing and staffing the National LCLAA convention, engaging with approximately 400 attendees.
- Participated in two delegations to the Capitol, advocating on issues related to ethylene oxide and NEPA policies.
- Created content for social media platforms to engage and connect with target audiences.
- Developed and monitored social media content to create engagement and followers.
- Supported social media accounts by writing and posting content.
Education
Master of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois, IL05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
George Mason University
Fairfax, VAAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg, VASkills
- Community Outreach
- Event Coordination
- Youth Engagement
- Communication skills
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Technical Proficiency
- Strategic Planning
- Relationship Building
- Digital Literacy
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Resource management
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Illinois State University
08.2025 - Current
Chapter Development and Field Coordinator
AFLCIO-LCLAA
05.2023 - 12.2024
Administrative Assistant
AFLCIO-LCLAA
12.2022 - 05.2023
Communication and Advocacy Internship
AFLCIO-LCLAA
04.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
George Mason University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Germanna Community College